Backfering for aggression SRH at all costs
SRH started the tournament with fireworks, breaking a record 286 in their initial match. However, the ultra-invasive template has backfired in its latter outings, highlighting a steep decline with team yoga of 190, 163 and 120.
Currently, under the leadership of World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins, in the lower part of the table, they appear to struggle for SRH, control and balance.
Batting stars need to move steps
There is a lack of continuity with the bat. Large names such as Travis Head, Ishaan Kishan and Heinrich Klassen have failed to distribute in recent sports. While SRH posted after 190 in an attempt to lose against the Lucknow Super Giants at the same site, it was more due to the careless strokeplay than the opposition’s disciplined bowling.
As the pressure increases, SRH’s frontline batsmen should find their rhythm quickly – another couple of defeat can all end their playoff hopes.
Bowling worry mount for SRH
SRH’s bowling looks equally delicate. Young leg-spinner Zishan Ansari is the only standout ever, taking four wickets in the 9.75 economy. In contrast, Skipar Cummins (ER 12.30), Adam Zampa (ER 11.75), and veteran Mohammed Shami (ER 10.00) all have proved to be expensive.
One worrying indication is that any lead bowlers of SRH have not bowled their full quota of four overs in all matches, indicating the lack of control and admission.
Titans Starding after RCB route
In contrast, the Royal Challengers at Gujarat Titans Chinnaswamy are growing after a commanding win over Bangalore. Jose Butler roared to make back, while B Sai Reformson and Skipper Shubman Gill provided a solid platform at the top.
The only real weak link in the batting unit as Siddha Finisher and Shah Rukh Khan with Sherfen Rutherford and Rahul Tawatia looks well settled.
The absence of rabada is a shock, but the option is fierce
GT, however, will recall his ace Pesar Kagiso Rabada, who has returned home for personal reasons. Their absence opens some selection dilemmas. If Titans want to increase their batting, Glenn Philips-which also offers off-spin and is considered the best fielder in the world-one smart can be included.
For motion replacement, South African Quick Graeld Koetzi is a strong contender. Alternatively, Karim Janat of Afghanistan may come as a versatile all-round option.
Titans lead to bowling
In terrible form, Mohammad Sirraj and Prasad Krishna offer the speed and bounce, new ball attacks of GT look fast. Rashid Khan, although not in his mysterious best, has value with his experience, while R Sai Kishore’s enthusiastic performance adds depth to the spin department.
Compared to SRH’s staggering bowling unit, Gujarat Titans have a more balanced and reliable attack.
Dastics
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Pat Cummins (C), Ishaan Kishan (WK), Atharva Taid, Abhinav Manohar, Annic Verma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klassen, Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Vian Muldis, Abhishek Sham, Nitish Kumar Red, Mohammad Sham Singh, Zishan Ansari, Jayadev Unadakat, Jaidev Unadakat.
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill (C), Jose Butler, B Sai Sudarshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mohammad Siraj, Prasad Krishna, Rahul Tawatiya, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomar, Kumar Kushagra, Anaj Rawat, Washington Saudar Garnoor Singh Brar, Sherfen Roderford, R Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Philosophy, Glenn Philosophy, Glenn Philosophy Khajrolia
